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About pastorjeffsneighborhood

Born and raised in Minnesota, I have served in churches in Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon and California. I am a graduate of Crown College (MN) and George Fox Evangelical Seminary (OR). I have also done additional graduate studies in New Testament Studies at the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary (CA). I am also a graduate of the College of Prayer. Having served as the Academic Dean and Program Director at Horizon Institute of Los Angeles for several years, I have returned to the pastorate and serve as Pastor of Big Trees Community Bible Church in Arnold, CA.

Freedom (Sept 14)

Posted on September 14, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 14 Good News Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 104:10-18 | Isaiah 15:1-18:7 | Galatians 1:1-24 | Proverbs 23:12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Galatians 1 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace … Continue reading →

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Passing the Test (Sept 13)

Posted on September 13, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 13 Passing the Test Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 104:1-9 | Isaiah 12:1-14:32 | 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 | Proverbs 23:9-11 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 13 “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along … Continue reading →

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The Big Picture (Sept 12)

Posted on September 12, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 12 The Big Picture Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 103:20-22 | Isaiah 10:1-11:16 | 2 Corinthians 2:11-21 | Proverbs 23:6-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 11 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch … Continue reading →

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He Will Reign (Sept 11)

Posted on September 11, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 11 He Will Reign Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 103:6-19 | Isaiah 8:1-9:21 | 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 | Proverbs 23:4-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 9 & Psalm 103 For to us a child is born, to us a son is … Continue reading →

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Holy Love (Sept 10)

Posted on September 10, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 10 Holy Love  Today’s Scripture Readings:  Psalm 103:1-5  | Isaiah 6:1-7:25 | 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 | Proverbs 23:1-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 6 & Psalm 103 Understanding both God’s holiness and his loving goodness brings a balanced focus to … Continue reading →

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A.W. Tozer on Trouble and Truth

Posted on September 9, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Trouble “To be right with God has often meant to be in trouble with men.” Man the Dwelling Place of God, 114. Truth “Truth is a glorious but hard mistress. She never consults, bargains or compromises.” Of God and Men, … Continue reading →

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Boasting in Weakness (Sept 9)

Posted on September 9, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 9 Boasting in Weakness Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 102:18-28 | Isaiah 3:1-5:30 | 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 | Proverbs 22:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 11 “If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.” … Continue reading →

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Demolishing Strongholds (Sept 8)

Posted on September 8, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 8 Demolishing Strongholds Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 102:12-17 | Isaiah 1:1-2:22 | 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 | Proverbs 22:26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, … Continue reading →

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Tired of Waiting (Sept 7)

Posted on September 7, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 7 Tired of Waiting Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 102:1-11 | Song 5:1-8:14 | 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 | Proverbs 22:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 102:1-11 Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear … Continue reading →

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O Be Careful Little Eyes (Sept 6)

Posted on September 6, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

September 6 Oh Be Careful Little Eyes Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 101:1-8 | Song 1:1-4:16 | 2 Cor. 8:16-24 | Proverbs 22:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 101:1-8 I will set before my eyes no vile (wicked, vain, evil, worthless) thing. … Continue reading →

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